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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 219.41 Cr
Over 4.11 Cr 1st dose vaccines administered for age group 12-14 years
India's Active caseload currently stands at 25,968
1,946 new cases reported in the last 24 hours
Recovery Rate currently stands at 98.76%
Weekly Positivity Rate is presently at 1.01%
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 219.41 Cr  as per provisional reports till 7 am today.
COVID-19 vaccination for the age group 12-14 years was started on 16 March, 2022. So far, more than 4.11 Cr  adolescents have been administered with the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine. Similarly, the COVID-19 precaution dose administration for age group 18-59 years also started from 10th April, 2022 onwards.
The break-up of the cumulative figure as per the provisional report till 7 am today include:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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10415347
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2nd Dose
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10120176
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Precaution Dose
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7061398
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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18437063
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2nd Dose
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17718919
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Precaution Dose
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13729687
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Age Group 12-14 years
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1st Dose
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41174445
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2nd Dose
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32191558
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Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
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61992857
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2nd Dose
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53267531
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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561387521
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2nd Dose
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516199730
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Precaution Dose
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99835585
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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204045037
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2nd Dose
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197052402
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Precaution Dose
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50438867
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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127679245
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2nd Dose
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123204253
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Precaution Dose
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48191904
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Precaution Dose
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21,92,57,441
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Total
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2,19,41,43,525
India’s Active Caseload currently stands at 25,968. Active cases now constitute 0.06% of the country's total Positive Cases.
Consequently, India’s recovery rate stands at 98.76%. 2,417 patients have recovered in the last 24 hours and the cumulative tally of recovered patients  is now at 4,40,79,485.
1,946 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours.
The last 24 hours saw a total of 2,60,806 COVID-19 tests being conducted. India has so far conducted over 89.91 Cr  cumulative tests.
Weekly Positivity Rate in the country currently stands at 1.01% and the Daily Positivity rate is reported to be 0.75%.
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
V.O.Chidambaranar Port Creates Record in Single Day Handling of Cargo
Also Handles Highest Parcel Size of 85,224 Tonnes
V.O.Chidambaranar Port created a new record by handling 1,80,597 MetricTonnes of cargo in a single day on 27th July,2019, surpassing the previoussingle day record of 1,77,639 Metric Tonnes on 16th November, 2017. The major items in this cargo were Coal , Containerized Cargo  and General Cargo .
Earlier, on 25th July, 2019, the port had set another record by handling a vessel with highest parcel size of 85,224 Tonnes, when the Cyprus flagged vessel ‘MV KMAX EMPEROR’ arrived from the Port of Mina Saqr, United Arab Emirates  with 85,224 Tonnes of limestone for Eastern Bulk Trading, Chennai. The highest parcel size handled by the port before this was the vessel 'MV SFAKIA WAVE' with 84,502 tonnes of limestoneson 11th February, 2019.
Container Traffic at the port has grown about 10 % year on yeardue to various promotional measures that have been implemented, and the portis planning to develop a third Container Terminal to cater to the needs of container trade in the region.
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
Tamil Nadu and Arunachal Pradesh integrated today with existing national portability cluster under One Nation One Ration Card Scheme
Total 28 States/UTs are now seamlessly connected under ONORC
Two more States, Tamil Nadu and Arunachal Pradeshhave been integrated today with existing national portability cluster of 26 States/UTsunder One Nation One Ration Card.The necessary preparatory activities to integrate these States with the national cluster i.e. upgradation of ePoS software, integration with central IM-PDS and Annavitran portals, availability of ration cards/beneficiaries data in Central Repository, requisite testing of national portability transactions, etc. have already been completed in these two States.With this, a total of 28 States/UTs are now seamlessly connected with each other under the One Nation One Ration Card plan. Migratory PDS beneficiaries in these 28 States/UTs can access their subsidised foodgrains at the same Scale and Central Issue Prices from any Fair Price Shop  of their choice w.e.f. 1st October 2020.
The Department of Food & Public Distribution under Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distributionis implementing nation-wide portability of the benefits under NFSA through "One Nation One Ration Card" plan, which aims to provide an option to all NFSA beneficiaries. The beneficiaries of these states can lift their entitled foodgrains under NFSA from any ePoS enabled Fair Price Shop  of their choice anywhere in the country, by using their existing/same ration card with Aadhaar authentication on ePoS device.
This facility is already enabled seamlessly across 26 States/UT, namely - Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu, Goa, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Kerala, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Mizoram, Odisha, Punjab, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Telangana, Tripura and Uttar Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Manipur, Nagaland, Uttarakhand,Lakshadweep and Ladakh.Remaining States/UTs are targeted to be integrated in national portability by March 2021.
Through this system, the migratory NFSA beneficiaries who frequently change their place of dwelling in search of temporary employments, etc. are now enabled with an option to lift their entitled quota of foodgrains from any Fair Price Shop  of their choice anywhere in the 28 States/UTs by using their same/existing ration card with biometric/Aadhaar based authentication on an electronic Point of Sale  device installed at the FPSs.
Ministry of Women and Child Development
New Policy for Women Empowerment
The Ministry of Women and Child Development has prepared the draft National Policy for Women after considering suggestions/comments received from stakeholders. The Draft envisions a society in which, women attain their full potential and are able to participate as equal partners in all spheres of life. The draft policy addresses the diverse needs of women through identified priority areas :  Health including food security and nutrition,  Education,  Economy , Violence against women,  Governance and decision making  Violence Against Women  Enabling environment   Environment and climate change.
This information was given by the Minister of Women and Child Development, SmritiZubinIrani, in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Communications
Department of Posts whole heartedly embracing the concept of Cleanliness in Special Campaign 3.0
The Department of Posts is continuing its “whole of country wide” efforts on Swachhtta as part of the Special Campaign 3.0 covering 1.60 lakh post offices in its network. The implementation phase of the Special Campaign 3.0, being coordinated by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances for the Government of India focuses on space management, workplace environment improvement and service experience enhancement for employees and citizens across various touchpoints and channels.
The implementation phase, formally launched by the Department with a Synchronized National Plantation Drive on October 2nd at 11:00 AM, is now in full steam implementation, with the following major targets in view:
- Resolution of 72,000 public grievances,
- Creation of 852 wall arts to promote local flavor of the nationwide network with focus on the theme of Swachhta
- Review and possible weeding out of 72,468 files
- 165 high visibility sites to supplement the basic Swachhta protocol adherence across the entire network
In first week of the campaign, achievements include resolving 21,547 public grievances, cleaning 17,449 identified sites, and generating around Rs 17,00,000/- revenue from scrap disposal. Approximately 1 lakh sq. ft. of space is expected to be freed, with some circles repurposing it for creches and recreation clubs.
The Department of Posts is moving forward to discover new levels of service quality and standards that can be achieved starting with the basic premise of Swachhta as the starting point for quality assurance through its people, processes, digital platform and the physical network. It would be interesting to see the achievements by 31 October 2023 through this relentless and untiring teamwork by its committed contingent of “Dak Sewaks” at levels and layers of its service network.
Creche devolped by repurposing of space freed-CPMG Office, Bengaluru, Karnataka.
Wall-Art at Kurkshetra, HPO, Haryana.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
PIB officer Sanjay Kumar passes away
Senior Indian Information Service officer Sanjay Kumar passed away this morning following COVID-19 infection. He was admitted in the GTB Hospital, Delhi yesterday.
Sanjay Kumar, Deputy Director  in PIB was looking after the publicity requirements of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. He was also associated with publicity work of the Ministry of Tourism in additional capacity. During his illustrious career of over 34 years in IIS, he served in different publicity units of PIB under Ministry of I&B. He also served in the personal staff of a central Minister. Sanjay Kumar also served as PRO in NCERT. He is survived by his wife and a son.
Senior Officials in the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting have condoled the death of Sanjay Kumar.
The officer will be remembered for his professional competence and dedication to public service.
Ministry of Earth Sciences
Status of Extraction of Potential Drugs from the Ocean
CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute was the nodal lab for MoES. A total of 2654 compounds were screened for different activities for Anti-Cancer, Anti-Angiogenic, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-Bacterial, and GPCR profiling. Specifically for Anticancer activity of compounds submitted through MoES program was evaluated on five different cancer-type cell lines  as per standard operating protocol .
1. With this endeavor a potent Anti-cancer molecule named GS/IICT5/6has been identified. The molecule has shown a better tumor inhibitory profile as compared to Sunitinib. Currently, the molecule has cleared the initial safety profile. The molecule will be evaluated further.
2. On similar lines Cancer patients suffer from neuropathic pain after chemotherapy. In this endeavors for relieving the patient suffering using the MoES programme, a novel compound SB/CDRI4/105 that can alleviate chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathic pain has been discovered. Currently, the molecule is also in the advanced stages of lead optimization and IND-enabling studies will be enabled shortly.
3. A very potent molecule SP/NISER29, a new class drug having anti-cancer activity has been identified. The molecule has shown potent anti-tumor activity in the animal model better than taxol. The compound has very good stability and disrupts the cytoskeletal filaments. This does not meet the criteria for further development and the data has been published.
This information was given by the Minister for State  for Ministry of Science and Technology and Earth Sciences, Dr. Jitendra Singh in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Micro,Small & Medium Enterprises
‘MAKE IN INDIA’ IN MICRO INDUSTRIES
Ministry of MSME is implementing following schemes to give impetus to ‘Make in India’ in MSME sector. These schemes focus on the promotion of locally produced goods in the country through empowering micro and small scale enterprises and traditional artisans:
i. Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme  is a major credit-linked subsidy programme aimed at generating self-employment opportunities through establishment of micro-enterprises in the non-farm sector. The scheme focuses on producing goods using local talents, raw materials and machinery for domestic consumption and exports.
ii. Scheme of Fund for Regeneration of Traditional Industries  to organize traditional industries and artisans into clusters to make their products competitive and provide the artisans with sustainable employment.
iii. Micro and Small Enterprises-Cluster Development Programme  to create Common Facility Centres, Infrastructure Development and Flatted Factory Complexes by organizing 20 or more industries of similar value chain into clusters.
iv. Gramodyog Vikas Yojana  which has components such as Honey Mission and Kumbhar Sashktikaran Programme  promotes beekeepers and rural potters respectively by providing them with bee boxes, electric wheels, toolkits, training, etc. The scheme encourages production of quality products using local traditional knowledge.
v. Khadi Vikas Yojana: provides assistance to Khadi Institutions for development of Khadi and generation of employment opportunities in the country through marketing assistance, Interest subsidy, infrastructural support, capacity building, modernization of sales outlets, etc.
vi. Besides, to promote ‘Vocal for Local’, Khadi and Village Industries Commission  has started making of Khadi Prakritik Paint using local material and knowledge. It has also launched a new e-commerce platform www.ekhadiindia.com for marketing of locally produced goods.
Third party evaluation for impact assessment of above schemes is done from time to time. Key findings of the evaluation report indicate that the schemes have been able to  provide sustainable employment to more than 5 lakh persons each year, particularly in the rural area,  increase production capacity, income and employment in micro and small enterprises through cluster programme and  provide assistance to rural and poor artisans in traditional industries through formation of collectives.
Ministry is implementing International Cooperation  scheme to enhance the competency of MSMEs, capture new markets for their products, and explore new technologies for improving manufacturing capacity, etc. The scheme supports MSMEs by way of participation in international events for exploring export opportunities, access to international business networks, technology upgradation/modernization, improved competitiveness, awareness of better manufacturing practices etc.
This information was given by Union Minister for MSME Shri Narayan Rane in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation
Prof. Neena Gupta, Theoretical Statistics & Mathematics, ISI Kolkata has been conferred with Nari Shakti Puraskar
Kolkata, March 8, 2022
Professor Neena Gupta of Theoretical Statistics & Mathematics Unit, Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata has been awarded the ‘Nari Shakti Puraskar-2020 and 2021’. The award was conferred today by President Shri Ram Nath Kovind in a function organised at Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi on the occasion of International Women's Day.
She is among the 29 outstanding and exceptional women achievers of the country who were awarded today.
Professor Neena Gupta was previously a visiting scientist at the ISI and a visiting fellow at the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research . She has won the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize for Science and Technology  in the category of mathematical sciences, the highest honour in India in the field of science and technology
Professor Gupta’s primary fields of interest are commutative algebra and affine algebraic geometry. Graduated with honours in Mathematics from Bethune College in 2006, she earned her post graduation in mathematics from the Indian Statistical Institute in 2008 and subsequently, her Ph.D. degree in 2011 with commutative algebra as her specialization under the guidance of Amartya Kumar Dutta. The title of her dissertation was "Some results on Laurent polynomial fibrations and Quasi A-algebras".
Professor Gupta received the Indian National Science Academy Young Scientist award in 2014 for the solution she proposed to the Zariski Cancellation Problem. Her work on the conjecture had also earned her the inaugural Saraswathi Cowsik Medal in 2013, awarded by the TIFR Alumni Association. She is also the recipient of the DST-ICTP-IMU Ramanujan Prize for Young Mathematicians from Developing Countries in 2021.
Ministry of Defence
Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan visits forward posts in Rajouri sector of Jammu & Kashmir; Reviews security scenario & operational preparedness along LoC
Celebrates Diwali with soldiers posted on the frontlines
Chief of Defence Staff  Gen Anil Chauhan, accompanied by White Knight Corps Commander Lt Gen Manjinder Singh, visited forward posts in Rajouri sector of Jammu & Kashmir on October 24, 2022 and celebrated Diwali with soldiers posted on the frontlines. The CDS also laid a wreath at Naman Sthal, the war memorial of Naushera Sector and paid his respects to the bravehearts who had laid down their lives in the service of the nation.
Gen Anil Chauhan was briefed by field commanders on the current operational situation and security scenario along the Line of Control . He also reviewed the development of defence infrastructure and operational preparedness undertaken despite challenging terrain and weather conditions in the region.
The CDS, while addressing the troops, exhorted them to inculcate professionalism and carry forward the rich tradition of courage and valour of the Indian Army. He also emphasised the need for operational preparedness of the highest order. The visit by the CDS on the occasion of Diwali acted as a great morale booster for troops deployed on the frontlines in challenging conditions.
Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
HIL manufactures 530.10 MT of Malathion Technical in first two quarters of the current FY 20-21 with an increase of more than 40 %
Shri DV Sadananda Gowda Congratulates the team of HIL for their brilliant achievement
HIL  Limited, a PSU under the Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers registered highest-ever production of Malathion Technical in the first two quarters of FY 20-21. Despite restrictions due to COVID-19 pandemic the Company manufactured 530.10 MT of Malathion Technical in the first two quarters of the year as compared to 375.5 MT in corresponding period of last financial year registering a growth of 41% .
The company has also registered highest sale of Malathion in first two quarters and supplied the entire quantity to various institutions like Ministry of Agriculture’s Locust Control Programme and Municipal Corporations across the country for vector control programme. The Company also executed export of Malathion Technical during the period to Iran through Ministry of External Affairs on government to government basis.
Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilizers Shri DV Sadananda Gowda Congratulated the management of HIL for this brilliant achievement.
HIL is engaged in manufacturing of various Technical and Formulation grades of pesticides. Despite various hurdles due to pandemic outbreak, the company started the production activities in the month of April’ 20 with limited availability of workforce and disrupted supply chain, to fulfil its commitment to support different Government aided programmes and to supply agrochemicals to farming community of the country.
Prime Minister's Office
PM greets people on the beginning of holy month of Ramzan
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has greeted the people on the beginning of holy month of Ramzan.
“Ramzan Mubarak! I pray for everyone’s safety, well-being and prosperity. May this Holy Month bring with it abundance of kindness, harmony and compassion. May we achieve a decisive victory in the ongoing battle against COVID-19 and create a healthier planet”, the Prime Minister said.
Ministry of Textiles
43 new implementing partners empanelled under SAMARTH; additional training target of 75,000 beneficiaries
5% increment in support to implementing partners; much needed respite for industries imparting skill under Scheme
In a meeting of the Empowered Committee for Scheme for Capacity Building in Textiles Sector  held today, the panel of implementing partners has been broadened with empanelment of 43 new implementing partners and additional target of training around 75,000 beneficiaries has been allocated to the training partners to enable imparting of skill to the workforce.
The Funding pattern has also been revised with an increment of 5% in cost norms, which will give much needed additional financial support to industries imparting skill under this Scheme.
With this, the Ministry of Textiles has partnered with 157 Textile Industries / Industry Associations, 16 Central / State Government Agencies and 3 Sectoral Organizations of the Ministry for undertaking training programmes under SAMARTH.
The scheme has penetrated across 28 States and 6 Union territories of the country and caters to all sections of the society including SC, ST, and other marginalized categories. Out of the skilling target of 4.72 lakh beneficiaries allocated so far, 1.88 lakh beneficiaries have been provided training. More than 85% of the beneficiaries trained so far under the scheme are women. More than 70% of the beneficiaries trained in organized sector courses have been provided placement.
SAMARTH is a demand driven and placement-oriented umbrella skilling programme of the Ministry of Textiles formulated under the broad skilling policy framework adopted by M/o Skill Development & Entrepreneurship.
The Scheme aims to incentivize and supplement the efforts of the industry in creating jobs in the organized textile and related sectors. In addition to the entry level skilling, a special provision for upskilling/ re-skilling programme has also been operationalized under the scheme towards improving the productivity of the existing workers in Apparel & Garmenting segments. SAMARTH also caters to the upskilling/ re-skilling requirement of traditional textile sectors such as handloom, handicraft, silk and jute.